I started with a cheap no name barbell. The problem for me was the knurling was too smooth. I like an aggressive knurling for Deadlifting. So I purchased a better bar for the knurling. But my cheap bar still gets used just about every training session when I use my Landmine. Phil B
Some Love For a CHEAP Barbell — Why You Don't Need Expensive Lifting Equipment
I started with a cheap no name barbell. The problem for me was the knurling was too smooth. I like an aggressive knurling for Deadlifting. So I purchased a better bar for the knurling. But my cheap bar still gets used just about every training session when I use my Landmine. Phil B